Dry weather is the best time to do the project. When it’s humid, there will be drips and the paint will dry slowly. But in case there’s no choice but to paint on a humid day, do things slowly. Correct all errors before the next coat since the paint won’t dry fast. Just don’t overwork it. It will be obvious when the project is done.

Do careful preparations and visual inspections. Is there cracking, peeling or flaking? Determine all the areas that need to be scraped or sanded before you apply a new primer and paint. Failure to do so will loosen the old paint. Greasy spots may require washing with soap and water. You can also wipe the walls using a damp cloth so that the paint will more likely stick to a dirt-free surface.

Only purchase quality painter’s tape, roller covers and brushes. If you’re spending a great deal of money on paint, make it a point to splurge on the application as well. Any house painting contractor will tell you that quality brushes and rollers will give you excellent coverage. This means you don’t have to waste time on re-applications. A good painter’s tape will help you a lot to prevent blurs and drips.

Determine the nap. Walls with more texture means a thicker nap you’ll require for your roller cover so that it can make it to cover crevices to have full coverage. But don’t go with overly thick because you might not like the result. When purchasing tools, give the shop staff information about your project so you can pick the best product.

Cover everything that you don’t want to be painted and remove light switch and outlet covers. You will appreciate all the time spent covering furniture, floors and appliances and the little time spent on removing electricals before the actual painting project once you are done. Purchase drop cloths for this purpose. Small sandwich bags secured using tape is a great protection for doorknobs.

A primer is ideal. If you are painting a smooth surface, it’s fine to use the paint-and-primer combinations. But if this isn’t the case, you would need to go with a separate primer as every house painting contractor recommends. A bonding primer should be used to cover surfaces that are challenging.

Let the roller do its work. If you’ve selected a high-quality roller, then putting pressure on it when working won’t be necessary. A house painting contractor will tell you to use an extension pole to cover all areas with minimal effort without giving you a back strain.

Start painting from top to bottom. After cutting the edges of your ceiling and baseboard with a brush, get your roller to paint from top to bottom. An amateur work will usually have spatters and drips by the time the paint job ends. A professional house painting contractor does it right by starting above and going downwards. Once a painted area is starting to dry, it is recommended to leave it alone because going over before it is dry completely might leave unwanted marks.

Of course, you always have the option to call a professional house painting contractor. Just remember to let only licensed experts help you with your painting needs.